Cambodia · Asia
How many people die in Cambodia every day?
In Cambodia, about 274 people die every day, roughly one death every 5 minutes. That is about 100,000 deaths a year, 0.2% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 81st highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 69.6 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
274
Deaths per year
100,000
Life expectancy
69.6 years
Population
16,944,826
Death rate
5.9 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Cambodia
69.6
World avg
72.8
-3.2 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Cambodia
5.9
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Cambodia by time period
| Per hour | 11 |
| Per day | 274 |
| Per week | 1,918 |
| Per month | 8,333 |
| Per year | 100,000 |
What people die of in Cambodia
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Cambodia in 2023 was stroke, which accounted for 14.7% of all deaths, about 45 a day. It was followed by heart disease (ischaemic) and pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections.
Deaths from heart disease (ischaemic) have more than doubled since 2000, from about 5,326 to 15,589 a year. Deaths from tuberculosis have fallen by 58% since 2000, from about 7,383 to 3,072 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 16,251 | 45 | 14.7% | +80% |
| 2 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 15,589 | 43 | 14.1% | +193% |
| 3 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 8,578 | 24 | 7.7% | -31% |
| 4 | COPD | 6,431 | 18 | 5.8% | +128% |
| 5 | Diabetes | 4,603 | 13 | 4.2% | +130% |
| 6 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 4,557 | 12 | 4.1% | +38% |
| 7 | Hypertensive heart disease | 3,216 | 8.8 | 2.9% | +167% |
| 8 | Tuberculosis | 3,072 | 8.4 | 2.8% | -58% |
| 9 | Liver cancer | 3,048 | 8.4 | 2.8% | +100% |
| 10 | Road injuries | 2,320 | 6.4 | 2.1% | -53% |
Deaths in Cambodia since 2000
WHO estimates that about 110,744 people died in Cambodia in 2023, 4% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 106,362 deaths |
| 2010 | 92,150 deaths |
| 2019 | 100,165 deaths |
| 2023 | 110,744 deaths |
Life expectancy in Cambodia since 1950
A baby born in Cambodia in 1950 could expect to live about 38.9 years. By 2023 that had risen to 70.7, a gain of 31.8 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 38.9 years |
| 1980 | 47.5 years |
| 2000 | 59.5 years |
| 2010 | 67.3 years |
| 2019 | 70.1 years |
| 2023 | 70.7 years |
Cambodia compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Cambodia ranks 31st for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 274 | 69.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Kazakhstan | 452 | 69.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Sri Lanka | 397 | 76.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Syria | 301 | 72.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Jordan | 96 | 74.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| North Korea | 685 | 72 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Cambodia every day?
In Cambodia, about 274 people die every day, or roughly one death every 5 minutes. That adds up to about 100,000 deaths a year, 0.2% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Cambodia?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Cambodia. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put stroke first in 2023, with 14.7% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Cambodia?
Life expectancy at birth in Cambodia is 69.6 years, 3.2 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 123rd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Cambodia high?
Cambodia records about 5.9 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.